Fossil-fuel Power Plant Operator Science & Engineering Technicians

The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.

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Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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Electricity

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Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.

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The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

The different steps in the production of electricity using fossil fuels and the function of all the components of the required equipment such as boilers, turbines and generators.

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Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition

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Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Monitor the operation of electric generators in power stations in order to ensure functionality and safety, and to identify need for repairs and maintenance.

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Admit steam through lines or fuel to furnace to heat drier.

Operate sealed vessels which contain fluids which are heated or vaporised, not always up to boiling, for heating or power generation, such as in utilities. Ensure safe procedures by monitoring …

Operate equipment which uses thermal energy, extracted from pressurised steam, to generate rotary motion. Ensure that the turbine is balanced, and operates according to safety regulations and legislation, by monitoring …

Regulate steam pressure and temperatures according to specifications.

The various facets of natural gas: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental factors, etc.

The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can be lowered or made …

The types of fuels which contain high doses of carbon and include gas, coal, and petroleum, and the processes by which they are formed, such as the anaerobic decomposition of …

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Handbook of Fuels

Barbara Elvers, Andrea S…

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Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.

Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.

Communicate the current demand of electricity generation to electricity generation workers and facilities in order to ensure that the generation of electrical power can be increased or decreased accordingly.

Monitor the operations of an electrical energy distribution facility and electricity distribution systems in order to ensure that the distribution goals and the electricity supply demands are met.

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …

Monitor and control operations on an electrical power transmission and distribution system in order to ensure that major risks are controlled and prevented, such as electrocution risks, damage to property …

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Report on production to the hierarchy. Mention a specified set of parameters, such as amount produced and timing, and any issues or unexpected occurrences.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Set in motion the strategies created for responding to emergency situations, as well as respond to unforeseen problems, in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, such as power …

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Synchronize incoming generating units with units already in operation. Close the circuit breaker at the exact instant of coincidence between both unit types.

Maintain system logs or manuals to document equipment testing and operation.

Monitor and control the different types of machines, such as dewatering bins or vibrating ash conveyor, used to remove ash from under the boiler, cool it and dry it to …

Operate equipment which uses thermal energy to produce electricity by injecting gas into pressurised air and igniting it to generate a high-temperature flow that will set the turbine in motion. …

Dismantle and reassemble equipment or system parts in order to replace large defective elements such as generators or engines.

Respond promptly to clients' emergency calls for repairs and troubleshooting of devices.

Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.